The film amounts to a profound parenting nightmare, and each actor takes on the role of parent to create an unnerving dynamic again guided by authenticity. All of it pulls the psychological scabs of exhausted parenting. Birth/Rebirth A morgue technician successfully reanimates the body of a little girl, but she … Birth/Rebirth, Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Horror Movie Review Website
The Dogs of Gore: Brad Anderson’s Blood as a Modern Reimagining of Lewis Teague’s Cujo
Perhaps, then, Cujo, and its reimagining, Blood, are not about the chaos and destruction enacted by their dogs of gore but rather are about the women who overcome the odds to stop them. Perhaps, then, Cujo, and its reimagining, Blood, are not about the chaos and destruction enacted by their … The Dogs of Gore: Brad Anderson’s Blood as a Modern Reimagining of Lewis Teague’s CujoRead more
The In-Law Gang! (2023)
The ILG could have been a fantastic, tense and horrific exploitation thriller or hilarious buddy revenge comedy, but it plows a fairly safe middle ground with an ending that is likely to disappoint a lot of viewers – although it will likely get you talking about it! The In-Law Gang! … The In-Law Gang! (2023)Read more
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Øvredal’s camera lurks and leers around corners, from above, through rigging, creating a constant unease while offering great visual variety, given the limited location options. The Last Voyage of the Demeter A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden I give people credit for finding new ways to tell the Dracula … The Last Voyage of the DemeterRead more
Our Deadly Vows (2023)
Our Deadly Vows (2023) Grace and Chance Charles celebrate their one-year anniversary with friends before bidding them farewell…perhaps forever. (IMDB) Written and Directed by Chris Chalk A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker ***mild spoilers ahead*** Our Deadly Vows is another recent viewing that left me a bit on the … Our Deadly Vows (2023)Read more
Accidental Exorcist
Falicki’s movies are kind of a genre unto themselves; they dare you to coin a phrase that would best sum up their sordid qualities. I’ve tried several out—dungeon chuckler, sausage slasher, grue humour, boil burster, thromedy—and have yet to land on one that does it justice. Suffice to say you’ll … Accidental ExorcistRead more
The Meg 2: The Trench
The Meg 2: The Trench A Movie Review by by George Wolf “New Meg. Old Chum.” That’s a great tag line, one that promises just the kind of campy fun that Meg 2: The Trench delivers…….eventually. But for the first 60 minutes, director Ben Wheatley treads water with a cliche-riddled setup that … The Meg 2: The TrenchRead more
Haunted Mansion – Movie Review
I cannot figure out why it’s so hard to mine the dozens of ghosts mentioned in this ride and book for a decent haunted house story, but I’ve definitely learned to stop getting my hopes up. If Justin Simien can’t do it and the Muppets can’t do it, it’s probably … Haunted Mansion – Movie ReviewRead more
Talk to Me – Horror Movie Review
Talk to Me somehow feels familiar, but uncomfortably so. It’s a horror show always eager to deface the rulebook, and leave you with a wonderfully organic sign that this game is not over. Talk to Me In theaters When a group of friends discovers how to conjure spirits by using an … Talk to Me – Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Sharksploitation
Sharksploitation Sharksploitation is a 2023 American documentary film written and directed by Stephen Scarlata, who also produced the film alongside Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller.The documentary examines the sharksploitation film subgenre, which centers around sharks and shark attacks. A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf The film’s a little rough around the edges, and it suffers from a … SharksploitationRead more
Mother, May I?
Often in these possession/haunting films, you can’t help but wonder why so much time lags, why so few questions are raised, and why everyone is so willing to quietly accept the weird behaviour. Bannicelli sets us up to believe, while Gallner and Roden keep our faith alive. Mother, May I? … Mother, May I?Read more
Obstacle Corpse – Film Review
Obstacle Corpse is a triumph of indie horror, sidesplittingly funny, innovative, violent and filled with more kills than you can shake a starter pistol at; it will confirm your deepest fear that exercise is inherently wrong for you! When it comes to horror movies, I have always said that the true … Obstacle Corpse – Film ReviewRead more
The French Do It Better: Avida
At once, this scene tells us everything we need to know. about the film we are about to watch; we are in for an existential comedy, one that may surprise us. Why? Because those we least expect to succeed may, in fact, perservere, while others may be ignored, their corpses … The French Do It Better: AvidaRead more
Cerebrum Directed by Sebastien Blanc
It doesn’t go into much depth when exploring its themes and there is nothing here that is likely to surprise most people, but it is still a well-made, low-budget sci-fi/horror that will entertain with its solid direction and acting. Cerebrum (2022) Directed by Sebastien Blanc After waking up from a … Cerebrum Directed by Sebastien BlancRead more
Exploitation Movies of the 2000s
Exploitation Movies of the 2000s: 5 Lurid Flicks That Prove the Grindhouse is Alive & Well What is an exploitation Movie? This is a question cinema virgins often ask and it’s a difficult one to answer without prompting a debate over whether exploitation is a pejorative term or a badge … Exploitation Movies of the 2000sRead more